Isle Royale fire fully contained, closures lifted
Blaze burns small area on northeastern end of National Park, leading to evacuations and temporary closures.
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Northern Minnesota tribe buys back 28,000 acres of forest lands to help restore reservation
The Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, with reservations at Lake Vermilion, Nett Lake, and Deer Creek, purchased former timber company lands from national nonprofit The Conservation Fund.
Shovel Point at sunrise – unforgettable North Shore fall color hike
“For as long as I’ve been exploring the great outdoors, I’ve been mesmerized by how I can hike my favorite spots over and over and it’s always a new experience. The seasons, weather, sun, and clouds bring surprise and delight to every hour of every day. No matter how many times I’ve done a hike, it’s never been the same twice.”
Zebra mussels confirmed in Rainy Lake
Discovery of juvenile invasive mussels indicates population is reproducing in iconic border lake and potentially within Voyageurs National Park.
Paddling Into the Past on Rainy Lake
Editor’s Note: Whenever possible, Quetico Superior Wilderness News highlights partners committed to protecting or enhancing the wilderness character of the region. The following piece is reposted with permission by the Voyageurs …
Report: Northwoods Bird Numbers Are Healthy, Mostly
The populations of most species are steady or growing, but there are a few causes for concern.
Climate Change and the Disassembly of the North Woods
In an excerpt from John Pastor’s new book, What Should a Clever Moose Eat? Natural History, Ecology, and the North Woods, the author examines the impact of climate change on the North Woods and the personal responsibility that comes with it.
Potential Mining Pollution Puts St. Louis River on Endangered List
PolyMet proposal earns Lake Superior’s largest tributary an undesirable designation.
Laketrails Base Camp
By Alissa Johnson When Laketrails campers arrive at base camp, costumed counselors greet them, singing and dancing, hooting and hollering, and banging on drums. “We’re famous for our welcomes of campers,” …
It’s Time to Start Planning Summer BWCAW Trips
Varnish those paddle blades, oil the Duluth Pack straps, grease those tent zippers and scrutinize the maps. Paddlers who want to realize their summertime paddling dreams need to start planning now. In …
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